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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.43, 879.64 and 353.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.43, 879.64 and 353.86 is: 488.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.43 : 879.64 = 353.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.43/879.64 = 353.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.43x = 879.64 × 353.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.43x = 311,266.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,266.33/637.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.32

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